POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL

You are not alone, you are not to blame, with help, you will be well

aka PSI   |   Portland, OR   |  http://www.postpartum.net

Mission

PSI is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide. It is the vision of PSI that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support and professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. PSI promotes this vision through advocacy and collaboration and by educating and training the professional community and public.

Ruling year info

1993

Executive Director

Wendy N Davis

Main address

6706 SW 54th Avenue

Portland, OR 97219 USA

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Formerly known as

Postpartum Support, International

PSI

EIN

77-0196208

NTEE code info

Other Mental Health, Crisis Intervention N.E.C. (F99)

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (P01)

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (Y01)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The purpose of Postpartum Support International is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum. Approximately 15% of all women will experience postpartum depression following the birth of a child. Up to 10% will experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy. When the mental health of the mother is compromised, it affects the entire family.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

PSI Telephone Support - Eng & Spanish

PSI's toll free HelpLine (800-944-4773), in English and Spanish, serves over 1000 callers a month and rapidly refers callers to appropriate local resources, including emergency services.

PSI Area Support Coordinators around the world and in all 50 US states provide telephone and email support, information and access to informed local resources.

www.postpartum.net, PSI's website, receives over 100,000 visitors a year who resource PSI for support, education and local providers.

Training and Education courses are offered throughout the US for providers, support group leaders and volunteers.

Population(s) Served
Parents
Women and girls

Postpartum Support International hosts free, live phone sessions every week, including Wednesday chats for moms and First Monday chats for dads. Callers can ask questions about resources, symptoms, options and general information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from the privacy of your own phone. These sessions, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, are informational only and open to anyone with questions and concerns. Limited to the first 15 callers. Wednesday Chats for Women and First Monday Chats for Men
Chat Number: 1-800-944-8766
Participant Code 33702

Population(s) Served
Parents
Families

Internationally recognized evidence-based training program for health providers and social support networks. We have created an expert corps of experienced trainers and are committed to providing you with the most current research.

The PSI 2-day Certificate of Completion Course, taught by experienced and engaging faculty, is a thorough and evidence-based curriculum designed for nurses, physicians, social workers, mental health providers, childbirth professionals, social support providers, and anyone interested in learning skills and knowledge for assessment, care, and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. The standardized training is updated to keep pace with the most current research and practice, and has received consistently positive reviews from diverse audiences across the U.S. and Canada.

Population(s) Served
Caregivers

Coordinators are the direct contacts and representatives of PSI in their communities. They are active volunteers who provide social support, information, reassurance, and resources to moms and their families. PSI Coordinators also build connections and support networks with area providers and educators. PSI coordinators help families in their recovery from perinatal distress by providing a vision of wellness based on solid information and experience. PSI offers training, materials, and support to assist coordinators in their ability to help the families who contact them. The coordinators do not provide medical advice or evaluation but instead offer names of healthcare providers and resources that provide those clinical services. Since its start in 1987, PSI has acted on its mission to develop worldwide parent support networks with informed and reliable volunteers. Coordinators provide parent support, advocacy, and community networking but they are not required to be healthcare professionals. Many of our volunteers are men and women who have personally experienced the relief that comes from connecting with an informed and understanding person. We do have many volunteers who also have healthcare careers or education, but they are providing social support when in touch with a family through PSI.

Population(s) Served
Parents
Families

Online training course in maternal mental health for mental health and primary care providers.

Population(s) Served
Caregivers
Adults

Our online groups are here to help participants connect with other parents and learn about helpful tools and resources. Topics include dealing with stress, adjustment to parenting, Baby Blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety. Groups are led by experienced support group leaders who understand the emotional challenges of expecting and new parents. There are three groups available each week; two in English and one in Spanish.

Population(s) Served
Parents

PSI Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line - 1-800-944-4773, ext 4. Medical Providers request an appointment with one of our psychiatric consultants. The PSI perinatal psychiatric consultation line is a service provided at no cost. The consultation line is available for medical professionals who have questions about the mental health care related to pregnant and postpartum patients and pre-conception planning. This consultation service is available for medical providers only.

Population(s) Served
Caregivers
Emergency responders

The Frontline Provider Training, provided by perinatal psychiatric experts, is designed to equip frontline and primary care providers with the skills necessary to assess patients for perinatal mental health complications and, as appropriate, provide treatment or connect individuals with additional resources and care. It is available as either a single day onsite course or via two 2 hour-long webinars.

Population(s) Served
Caregivers
Families

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of training workshops

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Caregivers

Related Program

Perinatal Mood Disorders Certificate Training

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Evidence-based trainings in Perinatal Mental Health, provided through online and onsite delivery

Number of website pageviews

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Parents

Related Program

Worldwide Network of Support Coordinators

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of phone calls/inquiries

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Parents

Related Program

PSI Telephone Support - Eng & Spanish

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of individuals attending community events or trainings

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Caregivers

Related Program

Perinatal Mood Disorders Certificate Training

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of grants and research funding awarded to the institution

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.

It is the vision of PostPartum Support International (PSI) that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support, and informed professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. PSI promotes this vision through advocacy and collaboration, and by educating and training the professional community and the public.

Dedicated Postpartum Support International (PSI) members, leaders, and friends work tirelessly across all levels to meet goals of the shared PSI mission of support, education, advocacy, and research for people living with mental illness through various activities, including:

- PSI has a staff of 9, in addition to 18 Board Members - www.postpartum.net – PSI's website for support, education and local resource information.
- 800.944.4PPD (4773) – PSI's toll-free Help Line, in English and Spanish, receives 1000 calls and text per month, rapidly refers callers to appropriate local resources including emergency services.
- PSI Newsletter – Available to PSI members and advocates around the world, this bulletin gives up-to-date information on worldwide news, conferences, resources, research and events.
- Area PSI Support Coordinators in all 50 U.S. states , Canada, and Mexico, and more than 40 other countries around the world. These support volunteers provide telephone and email support, information, and access to informed local resources.
- Online Video Support Groups in English and Spanish every week, led by trained PSI facilitators.
- Standardized Training and Education for hospitals, public health systems, clinical providers, support group leaders, social support volunteers, and others.
- PSI Educational DVDs for families and providers.
- Free Phone “Chat with the Experts" First Mondays for Dads and every Wednesday for Moms, facilitated by PSI Professionals.
- Resources for Women, Families, Students, and Professionals

Postpartum Support International (PSI) accomplishments in education, advocacy and support include:
* A series of training events, certifications and educational forums: - Perinatal Mental Health Webinar Series - Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mood Disorders Certificate of Completion
- PSI Perinatal Social Support Webinar Training
- Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training for Mental Health and Clinical Professionals

* More than 100,000 annual hits to the PSI website, and more than 600 monthly calls to PSI Help Lines
* Climb Out of the Darkness 2017, the world's largest event raising awareness of maternal mental illnesses

PSI looks to accomplish the following in 2019:
Upcoming training and educational opportunities include: - Perinatal Mental Health Webinar Series
- Maternal Mental Health 101 complimentary webinar
- Online Maternal Mental Health Webinar Training
* Recipient of Susan A. Hickman Research Award will be announced in June 2019 * 2019 Climb Out of the Darkness international event to raise funds and awareness

Financials

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The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL

Board of directors
as of 05/29/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Chris Raines

Lita Simanis

Ann Smith

Chris Raines

Vanessa Park

Karen Wachenheim

Mary Parnham

Katayune Kaeni

David Levine

Liz Verney

Steven D'Achille

Peter Wilderotter

Shelby Peterson

P. Nicole Taylor

O.Nicole Doghor

Nicole Cirino

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/6/2021

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Decline to state
Disability status
Decline to state

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

 

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data